The Dragon's Heart (Lochguard Highland Dragons #3) by Jessie Donovan
Authors: Jessie Donovan
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what?” When Fraser remained silent, Ross remembered something Gina had said earlier. “You of all men should know that love and attraction aren’t planned.”
“This isn’t the same. I doubt you’re my mum’s true mate.”
“Aye, you’re right. I’m not. But that doesn’t keep me from thinking she’s the most beautiful woman on Lochguard. Hell, maybe even in Scotland.”
Fraser studied him for a few seconds before replying, “And how do I know you’re not spouting fancy words? My mum’s been hurt before when my dad died, and it devastated her. I might’ve been young, but I remember enough. I don’t ever want her to go through that again.”
“I don’t want to hurt your mother. I’ve had months and months to get to know her. We suit. Not only that, she’s a great kisser.”
Fraser frowned. “I don’t want to think of you kissing my mum.”
“Scowl all you like, lad. One day you’ll be my age and understand. Unless you’re suddenly going to stop wanting to kiss my daughter when she hits her sixties.”
“Of course not. Holly is my true mate, and I love her. I’ll always want her.”
“Aye, well, just because I’m not your mum’s true mate doesn’t mean I don’t want her with every bit of my being. All I ask is for you to allow your mother to fight her own battles. If she becomes fed up, we both know she’ll toss me out on my arse. If she feels quite the opposite, then you should want your mother to be happy and feel loved.”
When Fraser didn’t answer straight way, Ross merely waited. This was the first real conversation he’d had with his son-in-law since meeting him. Truth and candor seemed to be working with the lad better than Ross had hoped.
Fraser finally spoke up again. “I will give you a chance, but don’t think I won’t be watching you.”
Ross put out a hand, and Fraser took it. After shaking, he answered, “That I can live with. Now, how about we celebrate your own twins and leave the arguing here in the kitchen? For Holly, if nothing else.”
At the mention of the twins, Fraser smiled and stood a little taller. “Aye, let’s celebrate.”
As Ross and his son-in-law exited the kitchen, Ross met Lorna’s gaze. With a nod, he moved to Lorna’s side and wrapped an arm around her.
Fraser was busy talking to Holly’s abdomen about adventures while Fergus merely shook his head. Faye was snacking on a pilfered scone next to Gina and Kaylee.
A sense of contentment settled over Ross. Between his daughter, his new family, and Lorna at his side, everything looked to be going well. For so long, Ross and Holly had been on their own. It was a nice change to have a dining room full of people.
Just as Lorna laid her head on Ross’s shoulder, Finlay Stewart, the leader of Clan Lochguard and Lorna’s nephew, entered the room with his heavily pregnant mate, Arabella. Everyone quieted down at Finn’s presence.
Finn’s gaze narrowed in on Ross and Lorna. Then he sighed. “Why does my family keep making my job so bloody difficult?”
Chapter Six
Lorna clicked her tongue at her nephew. “No one ever said being clan leader would be easy. It’s good to test your limits once in a while.”
Fraser chimed in. “Lorna and Ross getting together is old news. Guess what, cousin? You’re going to have twin nieces or nephews to play with your triplets. I know technically they’re you’re cousins, but we’re calling you uncle. That way, you can spoil them more.”
Arabella blinked. “Holly is having twins?”
Holly smiled. “Yes, we found out earlier today. The replacement ultrasound equipment finally came in, and I was the first patient.”
Finn put up an arm to stop Arabella from moving. “Hold on a second. Talking about Fraser’s twins can wait.” He waved toward Lorna and Ross. “When did this happen?”
Arabella shook her head and pushed Finn’s arm away. “It’s been happening for a while, Finn. You need to pay better attention.”
“But, Ara, I
“This isn’t the same. I doubt you’re my mum’s true mate.”
“Aye, you’re right. I’m not. But that doesn’t keep me from thinking she’s the most beautiful woman on Lochguard. Hell, maybe even in Scotland.”
Fraser studied him for a few seconds before replying, “And how do I know you’re not spouting fancy words? My mum’s been hurt before when my dad died, and it devastated her. I might’ve been young, but I remember enough. I don’t ever want her to go through that again.”
“I don’t want to hurt your mother. I’ve had months and months to get to know her. We suit. Not only that, she’s a great kisser.”
Fraser frowned. “I don’t want to think of you kissing my mum.”
“Scowl all you like, lad. One day you’ll be my age and understand. Unless you’re suddenly going to stop wanting to kiss my daughter when she hits her sixties.”
“Of course not. Holly is my true mate, and I love her. I’ll always want her.”
“Aye, well, just because I’m not your mum’s true mate doesn’t mean I don’t want her with every bit of my being. All I ask is for you to allow your mother to fight her own battles. If she becomes fed up, we both know she’ll toss me out on my arse. If she feels quite the opposite, then you should want your mother to be happy and feel loved.”
When Fraser didn’t answer straight way, Ross merely waited. This was the first real conversation he’d had with his son-in-law since meeting him. Truth and candor seemed to be working with the lad better than Ross had hoped.
Fraser finally spoke up again. “I will give you a chance, but don’t think I won’t be watching you.”
Ross put out a hand, and Fraser took it. After shaking, he answered, “That I can live with. Now, how about we celebrate your own twins and leave the arguing here in the kitchen? For Holly, if nothing else.”
At the mention of the twins, Fraser smiled and stood a little taller. “Aye, let’s celebrate.”
As Ross and his son-in-law exited the kitchen, Ross met Lorna’s gaze. With a nod, he moved to Lorna’s side and wrapped an arm around her.
Fraser was busy talking to Holly’s abdomen about adventures while Fergus merely shook his head. Faye was snacking on a pilfered scone next to Gina and Kaylee.
A sense of contentment settled over Ross. Between his daughter, his new family, and Lorna at his side, everything looked to be going well. For so long, Ross and Holly had been on their own. It was a nice change to have a dining room full of people.
Just as Lorna laid her head on Ross’s shoulder, Finlay Stewart, the leader of Clan Lochguard and Lorna’s nephew, entered the room with his heavily pregnant mate, Arabella. Everyone quieted down at Finn’s presence.
Finn’s gaze narrowed in on Ross and Lorna. Then he sighed. “Why does my family keep making my job so bloody difficult?”
Chapter Six
Lorna clicked her tongue at her nephew. “No one ever said being clan leader would be easy. It’s good to test your limits once in a while.”
Fraser chimed in. “Lorna and Ross getting together is old news. Guess what, cousin? You’re going to have twin nieces or nephews to play with your triplets. I know technically they’re you’re cousins, but we’re calling you uncle. That way, you can spoil them more.”
Arabella blinked. “Holly is having twins?”
Holly smiled. “Yes, we found out earlier today. The replacement ultrasound equipment finally came in, and I was the first patient.”
Finn put up an arm to stop Arabella from moving. “Hold on a second. Talking about Fraser’s twins can wait.” He waved toward Lorna and Ross. “When did this happen?”
Arabella shook her head and pushed Finn’s arm away. “It’s been happening for a while, Finn. You need to pay better attention.”
“But, Ara, I
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